Do the same rules apply to cheque books issued in Northern Ireland. I know that my back account in the Rep of Ireland I was charged €12.50 for my cheque book. I recenty opened a Northern Ireland bank account and have been issued with a cheque book (I didnt request it), I told the girl at the desk that I didnt request it and wanted to leave it back. She told me that I wont be charged for it and only If my account does in DR will the charges begin. Can some else tell me this is true?